Dominion tells the epic story of how those in the West came to be what they are,and why they think the way they do. Ranging from Moses to Merkel,from Babylon to Beverley Hills,from the emergence of secularism to the abolition of slavery,it explores why,in a society that has become increasingly doubtful of religion's claims,so many of its instincts remain irredeemably Christian.
Christianity's enduring impact is not confined to churches. It can be seen everywhere in the West: in science,in secularism,in gay rights,even in atheism. It is - to coin a phrase - the greatest story ever told.
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9780349145273Number of pages: 640Weight: 518 gDimensions: 196 x 126 x 46 mm
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'Terrific: bold,ambitious and passionate. Tom Holland is fun to read,monstrously erudite,wickedly joyful,and ahead of the established consensus,on average,by four years,three months,and two days. This extraordinary book is vintage Tom Holland: history boldly and elegantly retold,with fascinating interconnections traced to create a narrative that cannot fail to stimulate,for it leads to a never-ending question. Holland is an illuminating guide on a journey from Ancient Athens to 21st-century gay rights.'- The Spectator
Tom Holland
Tom Holland is an award-winning British historian,broadcaster and author,best known for his popular history books such as Rubicon,Millennium,and Dominion.
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